Brindisi is a port city within the wine region of Puglia, in south-eastern Italy. The key varietal in Brindisi is Negroamaro, which forms the base of the majority of wine produced here. Malvasia Nera and Montepulciano can also be blended up to 30% of the total wine and up to 10% Sangiovese. The tannic nature of Negroamaro is the distinctive quality of most Brindisi wines, including the Corte Ottone. Brindisi, and greater Puglia, is very hot and dry throughout the long summers. The long days and warm summer season allow for the late-ripening Negroamaro to reach full maturity. Naturally, these grapes produce high sugar levels and can result in very high alcohol wines. The addition of Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and Montepulciano all work to balance the robust flavours of Negroamaro, increase acidity and provide softer flavours. Tannic wines will soften